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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Welfare and Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers
In order to assist the State Governments in the task of rehabilitation of identified and released bonded labourers, a Centrally Sponsored Plan Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labour has been in operation since May, 1978. The Central Government has revamped the Centrally Sponsored Plan Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers with effect from 17th May, 2016. The salient features of the ‘Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016’ are as under:
Financial assistance is provided for rehabilitation of a rescued bonded labourer at the rate of rupees one lakh for adult male beneficiary, Rs. 2 lakh for special category beneficiaries such as children including orphans or those rescued from organized & forced begging rings or other forms of forced child labour, and women and Rs. 3 lakh in cases of bonded or forced labour involving extreme cases of deprivation or marginalization such as trans-genders, or women or children rescued from ostensible sexual exploitation such as brothels, massage parlours, placement agencies etc., or trafficking, or in cases of differently abled persons, or in situations where the District Magistrate deems fit. The financial assistance for rehabilitation is 100% funded by the Central Government.
The Scheme also provides for financial assistance of Rs. 4.50 lakh per district to the States for conducting survey of bonded labourers, Rs. 1.00 Lakh for evaluatory studies and Rs. 10 Lakhs per State per annum for awareness generation. Central Government will give 50% of the amount required for conducting Survey, Awareness Generation and Evaluatory Studies in advance. A State may conduct survey once in every three years per sensitive district. A State may conduct five Evaluatory Studies per year.
The release of rehabilitation assistance has been linked with conviction of the accused. However, immediate assistance upto Rs. 20,000/- may be provided to the rescued bonded labour by the District Administration irrespective of the status of conviction proceedings.
The Scheme provides for creation of a Bonded Labour Rehabilitation Fund at District level by each State with a permanent corpus of at least Rs. 10 lakh at the disposal of the District Magistrate for extending immediate help to the released bonded labourers.
The benefits prescribed above shall be, in addition to, other cash or non-cash benefits which a beneficiary under this scheme is entitled to, by or under any other scheme or law applicable for the time being in force.
This information was given by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State  for Labour and Employment in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Operation VARSHA 21 : Army says no one will be left behind as it steps up efforts to evacuate balance stranded people
Pune, 25 July 2021
The Indian Army has stepped up its relief and rescue operation in Sangli, Kohlapur and Ratnagiri.The flood relief columns in coordination with the civil administration today evacuated over 80 stranded locals from the flood affected areas of Bastwad, Kolhapur.
A senior Army offr coordinating Flood Relief Operations stated that all out efforts are being made by the Indian Army's flood relief columns to ensure safe evacuation of all people from the affected areas . In addn to urgent medical relief distribution of food and drinking water to the rescued people is also being provided by the Army.PIB Pune /M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
NEC has received 6 proposals worth Rs 132 crore during 2020-21 for development of Tourism sector in North-Eastern Region: DrJitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that during 2020-21, NEC has received 6 project proposals with an estimated cost of Rs. 132.43 crore from State Government of Assam under Tourism Sector. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, he said in the last five years, Rs. 769.51 crore has been released under various projects of physical infrastructure viz. power; connectivity and watersupply to enhance tourism in NER. NEC has also released Rs. 195.63 crore under various projects to the NE States during last five years. Ministry of Tourism has released Rs. 980.15 crore under Swadesh Darshan Scheme to 8 NE States, Rs. 38.63 crore under PRASHAD Scheme to Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya and Rs. 1221.22 crore under Fairs & Festivals under Domestic Promotion and Publicity including Hospitality  to 8 NE States.
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region , under itsNorth East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme  provides for 100% financial assistance to North Eastern States including Assam for taking up various projects of physical infrastructure relating to water supply, power, connectivity to enhance tourism. For the North Eastern Council , regional tourism is one of the focussed sectors for North Eastern  States. Projects for promotion of tourism in the region are sanctioned by NEC in consultation with eight North Eastern States and other stakeholders. Ministry of Tourism provides special emphasis on the development and promotion of tourism for NE States and it implements Swadesh Darshan Scheme, Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive  and Fairs & Festival under Domestic Promotion and Publicity including Hospitality  Scheme in the NE region.
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PIB Headquarters
HPCL Vigilance Department conferred with “Vigilance Excellence Award-2017”
HPCL Vigilance Department has been conferred with the prestigious “Vigilance Excellence Award-2017” in the ‘outstanding’ category instituted by the Central Vigilance Commission for CPSEs, PSBs, Ministries and Departments. The selection of award winners was done by a high level Committee of the CVC.
The Commission’s objective of the award is to encourage and motivate organizations for bringing out innovative ideas of anti-corruption measures; recognize individuals and teams for their resourcefulness and perseverance in turning concepts into reality; documentation process enabling replication and knowledge sharing for propagation of innovations to other organizations.
The coveted award was received by HPCL’s CVO, Shri U Krishna Murty at the hands of Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu in presence of Minister of State for Prime Minister Office and Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Central Vigilance Commissioner, Shri K V Chowdary and other dignitaries during the inaugural function of Vigilance Awareness Week 2017 held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 30th October, 2017.
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and the UK on Cooperation in Weather and Climate Sciences
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and United Kingdom on on Cooperation in Weather and Climate Sciences. The MoU was signed on 28th January 2019, under which, an Implementation Agreement on Weather and climate science for service partnership will also be signed between India and the UK.
Benefits:
The proposal, which entails signing of an MoUwith the Met Office, UK  will benefit India, as it is an enabling mechanism to work on scientific challenges in the Indian context, namely Climate Science and Services, capacity building including exchange programmes, technology development, severe weather, air pollution studies, hydrometerology etc. The MoU reinforces the spirit of equity and inclusiveness through sharing of best practice and lessons in areas of common interest in the two countries, and identifying opportunities for joint activities in weather and climate science across the region. It will also the best environment for research and innovation for delivery of high-end research for societal benefit.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Cabinet approves waiver of repayment of loan and interest thereon, worth over Rupees Four crore, outstanding against the Sikkim Mining Corporation
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has accorded its approval for waiver of repayment of loan of Rs.54 lakh and interest thereon, amounting to Rs.370.40 lakh, totalling Rs. 424.40 lakh plus the amount of interest that will accrue on total amount, from 01.04.2019 till this approval outstanding against the Sikkim Mining Corporation.
Benefit:
Further accumulation of interest on principal loan will get extinguished and the liquidation process of the Corporation will get completed.
Background:
Sikkim Mining Corporation  was established on the 27th February, 1960 as Joint Venture undertaking of Government of Sikkim and Government of India. It was incurring losses every year since its inception. To optimise the financial health of the Corporation, a Consultant was engaged in 1999 which inter alia suggested diversification of activities of the Corporation and also strengthening of technical staff in conjunction with retrenchment of excess manpower at lower levels. However, keeping in view the recurring losses incurred by the Corporation since its very inception, recommendation of Accountant General of Sikkim, and advice tendered by the erstwhile Planning Commission both the partners of JVC  engaged a Consultant to spell out a road map for the future of the Corporation in 2003. On the basis of report of the consultant & 107th Report of Public Accounts Committee  of State Legislative Assembly of Sikkim, State and Central Governments took joint decision to close down the mining operations of the Corporation and to settle all its dues and liabilities.
Consequently, mining operations of the Corporation at Bhotang and Phachey Khani mines were closed down with effect from 01.01.2007. Liabilities towards VRS etc of employees of the corporation were settled from the amount release by erstwhile Planning Commission  and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region . Liabilities of the Corporation to the tune of Rs.685.60 lakhs towards the State Government of Sikkim were waived off by the State Government of Sikkim. An amount of Rs. 11.21 lakh accrued from sale of scraps of machineries of the corporation was returned to Government of India.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Narendra Modi goes for darshan and pooja at Ambaji Temple, Gujarat
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today went to Ambaji temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, in Gujarat and performed darshan and pooja.
Earlier at an event to dedicate various development schemes at Ambaji, the Prime Minister expressed happiness about getting the opportunity to be in Ambaji during the auspicious period of Navratri.
The Prime Minister is on a 2 day tour to Gujarat.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
New Buildings of NIEPID and NILD inaugurated today
Kolkata , 24th December, 2021
Shri Ramdas Athawale Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment virtually inaugurated new Building of Regional Centre of National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities  at Navi Mumbai and 2 buildings  of National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities , Kolkata from Navi Mumbai on 24th December, 2021. Kumari Pratima Bhoumik Hon'ble Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment attended the programme here in Kolkata .
Kumari Bhoumik said that the government is taking lots of development project during the last 6 year for the upliftment of differently abled people whom the Prime Minister refers as Divyangajan. She junked the rumour to shift NILD Kolkata to others. The minister emphasized on early detection of any type of impairedness. If the problem detect at early stage, it can be cured nearly 80%. After the programme Kumari Bhoumik distributed some prosthetics and orthotics. Later she visited various unit of NILD and interacted with people . The minister was very happy to know that NILD Kolkata produced high standard prosthetics and orthotics. She planted saplings of medicinal trees.
The newly constructed 3 storey Hostel building of NILD, Kolkata is built in an area of 2869 sq.m at the cost of Rs. 10.35 Crore. The building has an arrangement of 57 rooms with 114 beds and Kitchen with dining hall with seating capacity of 104.
The newly constructed 3 storey Academic building of NILD, Kolkata is built in an area of 2256 sq.m at the cost of Rs. 10.35 Crore. The building has an arrangement of 4 large classrooms of 110 seating capacity for UG classes, 4 small classrooms of 20 seating capacity for PG classes, 2 faculty rooms and examination halls with capacity of 220.
The newly constructed 5 storey building of Regional Centre of NIEPID, Secunderabad at Navi Mumbai is built in an area of 3000 sq.m at the cost of Rs. 14.67 Crore. The building will be providing services like Psychological Assessment, Behaviour Modification, Parental Counselling, Special Education Assessment and Programming, Remedial Teaching, Vocational Training and Skill Development, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy Services.
Prof. Sougata Roy, Local Member of Parliament, was present at Kolkata programme while in Navi Mumbai Ms Anjali Bhawra, Secretary, and Dr Probodh Seth Joint Secretary of Department of Empowerment of People with Disabilities were attended the programme .
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Smt Pratima Bhowmik, Union Minister of State, Social Justice and Empowerment is giving her speech at inaugural programme of New Hostel Building and New Academic Building at NILD, Kolkata
Smt Pratima Bhowmik, Union Minister of State, Social Justice and Empowerment is distributing prosthetics and orthotics to the beneficiaries at inaugural programme of New Hostel Building and New Academic Building at NILD, Kolkata
Smt Pratima Bhowmik, Union Minister of State, Social Justice and Empowerment was briefed about the well equipped modern workshop for fabrication of aids and appliances at NILD, Kolkata
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Ministry of Defence
IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti undertake Group Sail with Naval Ships of Japan, Philippines and the USA
IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti carried out Group Sail with naval ships of Japan, Philippines and the United States of America in the South China Sea from 03 May to 09 May 19. The six-day long Group Sail had participation of six combatants from the four participating countries and included the Guided Missile Destroyer INS Kolkata and Fleet Support Ship INS Shakti of India, Helicopter Carrier JMSDF Izumo and Guided Missile Destroyer JMSDF Murasame of Japan; Frigate BRP Andres Bonifacio of Philippines and Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS Williams P Lawrence of USA. The Group Sail was aimed to deepen the existing partnership and foster mutual understanding among participating navies.
The ships undertook various exercises en route which included formation manoeuvering, underway replenishment runs, cross-deck flying and exchange of Sea Riders. The Group Sail exercise with naval ships of Japan, Philippines and United States showcased India’s commitment to operating with like-minded nations to ensure safe maritime environment through enhanced interoperability.
IN Ships are on return passage from their successful deployment to South and East China Seas as part of the annual Eastern Fleet Over Seas Deployment during which they visited Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, Qingdao, China and Busan, South Korea. Whilst at Qingdao, both the ships had participated in the International Fleet Review  as part of the 70th Anniversary Celebration of PLA . During the ships’ stay in Busan, the IN Ships took part in the Opening Ceremony of Maritime Security  Field Training Exercise  under the aegis of ADMM-PLUS.
On departing Busan, both the ships participated in ADMM-PLUS MS FTX Phase I exercises from 01 May to 03 May 19 off South Korea with Navies of Brunei, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and the USA. Group Sail progressed from 03 May to 09 May. The Phase II of ADMM-PLUS MS FTX is scheduled from 09 May to 12 May 19 in the South China Sea. On completion of Phase II, all participating ships including IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti are scheduled to attend the closing ceremony of ADMM-PLUS MS and participate in the International Maritime Defence Expo  2019 in Singapore.
Ministry of Power
"Go Electric" Campaign
Government of India, Ministry of Power launched the "Go Electric" Campaign on 19th February 2021. The objective of this campaign is to create awareness among masses about benefits of switching over to Electric Vehicles , including various initiatives taken by Centre & State Governments to enhance acceptability of Electric Vehicles, and Electrical Cooking. This campaign is being implemented through State Nodal Agencies  designated by States for coordinating activities related to rolling out Public Charging Infrastructure in States. Under this campaign, Workshops, Webinars, Technical talks, Seminars, Road Shows are being organized to connect with the masses and spread the message of going electric. Reduction in the import bill of crude would be the outcome of the campaign as more and more consumers adopt EVs as a preferred choice while buying new vehicles over the next decade.
Electric Vehicles  do not result in emission. EVs need electricity from Grid to charge on board batteries. With the rapid addition of Renewable Energy, Thermal generation is expected to reduce in overall electricity mix, further minimizing the carbon emission intensity in future.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 137 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 22.70 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,37,71,08,100
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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22,70,98,006
More than 137 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 22.70 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM appreciates Election Commission on National Voters Day
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated the Election Commission on National Voters Day today.
"National Voters Day is an occasion to appreciate the remarkable contribution of the EC to strengthen our democratic fabric and ensure smooth conduct of elections. This is also a day to spread awareness on the need of ensuring voter registration, particularly among the youth", the Prime Minister said.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 140.28 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 17.83 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,40,28,94,550
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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17,83,30,021
More than140.28crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than17.83Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Finance
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busts gold smuggling syndicate, recovers 36 kg gold worth nearly 21 crore rupees
Mumbai, January 24, 2023
During the course of investigation related to various cases of smuggling of gold though Airport and Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai, a specific intelligence was developed by the officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Mumbai that a syndicate involving foreign nationals is involved in processing and distribution of smuggled gold. It was also gathered that the payment of the said gold smuggling was happening through Hawala channel. A discreet surveillance was mounted by a team of DRI officers on the travel pattern of a few foreign nationals and suspected Indian nationals to bust the syndicate.
On Monday, 23.01.2023, working on the intelligence, a well-timed and coordinated operation was planned and executed by the officers of DRI Mumbai. The suspected premises where this melting and processing of smuggled gold was taking place was searched by a team of DRI officers, under the Customs Act, 1962. A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of more than 36 kg of unaccounted gold at various stages of processing. On getting the gold valued, the gross value is approx. Rs 21 crores. The person in charge of the premises confessed that he had obtained the gold from various individuals including foreign nationals in the form of capsules carried through body concealment, through travel bags, through clothes layering and also through different types of machines. The person was also found in possession of unaccounted cash of more than Rs. 20 Lakh.
During interrogation and investigation, it was further revealed that the gold was delivered to various domestic players on daily basis based on the codes being operated by the syndicate. The search led to various pieces of evidence indicating the different methods of concealment for smuggling of gold.
This case shows the strength of proper surveillance and well-coordinated action by the officers of DRI to check the syndicate involved in smuggling of gold in various forms into the country.
One person has been arrested in the above case. Further investigation in the instant case is under progress, to unearth and neutralize the illegal inflow and distribution of smuggled gold into the country.
President's Secretariat
President of India to Inaugurate Newly Built Teaching Hospital of Chamaraja Nagar Institute of Medical Sciences on October 7
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind will visit Karnataka from October 6 to 8, 2021.
On October 7, 2021, the President will inaugurate the newly built Teaching Hospital of the Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences at Chamarajanagar.
On October 8, 2021, the President will visit Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham and Shankara Advaita Research Centre in Sringeri.